With a shifting and even alarming geopolitical backdrop, can Western firms still do business in Russia-- and should they? With Russian GDP growth nearly at a standstill, the World Bank warns that escalation of the crisis in Ukraine could push the resource-based economy into contraction this year and trigger a surge in capital flight. Meanwhile, tough legislation is being debated in the Russian Duma that could put up barriers to American brands and businesses. Pooling the insight of those doing business in Russia today, this session will probe the possibilities for profitable investment in an expansive but difficult land.